Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(19) 17 Goals 10 (14)
(12) 8 Assists 7 (12)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
26.5 Average Age 25.6
183.5 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(1.4) 1.7 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(57%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 56% (62%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
RBL
Player Reason Status Rating
Exequiel Palacios Out 6.48
Player Reason Status Rating
Xaver Schlager Out N/A
Willi Orbán Out 7.63
Assan Ouédraogo Doubtful N/A

Team News

Leverkusen
RBL
  • Exequiel Palacios is on his way back from a knee op, but barring late injuries, Xabi Alonso has almost a full-strength squad to select from.
  • Skipper Willi Orban is suspended after his sending off last weekend. Assan Ouédraogo is getting over a knee op, while Xaver Schlager is recovering from an ACL injury.

Prediction

  • A meeting of the two sides with the longest unbeaten Bundesliga runs. Leverkusen, 35 games, host Leipzig, 12 games without a defeat.
  • Xabi Alonso's record-breaking champions began their quest to retain their Bundesliga title with a last-gasp Rhein derby success at neighbours Gladbach, scoring in the 101st minute to secure the three points.
  • Leverkusen edged both meetings 3-2 last term, but are in cup action in midweek, so a draw seems a good option here with Leipzig showing early promise for a sustained title challenge.
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